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April 18 2024
From school closures to the cancellation of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March — the COVID-19 situation is dynamic, but here is a snapshot of where San Antonio stands.
Currently, the Alamo City is at stage 4 out of 5 risk level, making it a severe threat as numbers continue to rise daily. The risk level is determined by warning indicators that are updated regularly.
Mural painted by SA artist Kim Bishop at Jefferson Bodega. | Photo by @stmupanda
Let’s look at numbers:
- A total of 365,178 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Bexar County.
- There is a daily change of ~4,331 cases.
The City of San Antonio recently announced three new mass testing sites for the public at no cost, but they also want to remind its residents to stay vigilant and look out for these signs when it comes to testing site scams.
New testing sites:
- Alamo Colleges District Support Operations Building, 2222 N. Alamo St. | Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Palo Alto College Building 23 + Building 20 – Performing Arts Center, 1400 W. Villaret Blvd. | Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- St. Philip’s College, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr. | Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Vaccination numbers:
- CoSA reports that 86.8% of the population has at least one vaccination dose with 71.2% of the city fully vaccinated. There are two mass vaccination sites as well as other pop-up clinics you can visit at no cost. Pro tip: select locations are giving out free H-E-B gift cards as an incentive.
SA mass vaccination sites:
- Alamodome, 100 Montana St., Parking Lot A | Wed.-Fri., 12-8 p.m.
- Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd. | Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
For a complete list of testing sites, vaccine pop-up clinics, and the most updated information visit CoSA’s website or call 311 and select option 8. Stay safe SA.
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Today
- Wine Class: ‘Dry-ish January’ | Mon., Jan. 10 | 6:30-8 p.m. | 302 Pearl Pkwy. Unit 104 | $55 | Taste your way through a variety of lower alcohol wines, learn how to navigate your options + find traditional wines that fit your wellness needs. 🍷
Tuesday
- Read to a Dog Online | Tues., Jan. 11 | 4-4:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | A program designed for school-age children to practice their literacy skills by individually reading aloud to a registered therapy dog. 📚
- Live Jazz Music | Tues., Jan 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Travis Park | Enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz + 250,000 twinkling lights in the heart of the Alamo City. 🎷
Wednesday
- Breakfast for Dinner | Wed., Jan. 12 | 5-10 p.m. | The Hayden | Prices vary | For nights you just want an excuse to have the best meal of the day twice — this happens every Wednesday at The Hayden. 🥞
- Salsa Night! | Wed., Jan. 12 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Jazz, TX | $20+ | Dance the night away with Jose Amador and NATIAO Latin Jazz — once your ticket is booked, the table is yours the entire night. 🪘
Thursday
- SAPL's Virtual Kitchen | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Explore southern cuisine and hear food facts about Dr. King's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. 🍽️
- Stories of Refuge | Thurs., Jan 13 | 5-6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join in and listen to Jewish refugees recounting their experiences during WWII. 🕯️
Friday
- Spurs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (Fiesta Night) | Fri., Jan. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | AT&T Center | $20+ | Enjoy a night of basketball as the Spurs take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at home court. 🏀
- New Braunfels Antique Show & Sale | Fri., Jan 14-Sun., Jan. 16 | Times vary | New Braunfels Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave. | $6 | Go on a huge treasure hunt featuring authentic antiques, vintage finds, a postcard room + more. 🕰️
Saturday
- Monster Jam | Sat., Jan. 15- Sun., Jan. 16 | Times vary | Alamodome | $20+ | Get ready for an adrenaline-charged weekend as the most action-pack motorsports experience for families roars back into the Alamo City. 💨
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 61º | Cloudy | 0% chance of rain
Featured
Coming Soon
- There’s a new two-story bar coming to the Northside of San Antonio near the Dominion. Conversa will feature a strict dress code with a more relaxed attire for the first level and cocktail + business casual on the second. The new nightlife spot is expected to open on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. 🍸 (MYSA)
Development
- On the Grind drive-thru coffee spot in New Braunfels will open a new location in Boerne soon. The new coffee joint will be located on Boerne’s Main St. and will cost $125,000 to build. The project is set to be completed in May 2022. ☕ (San Antonio Business Journal)
Arts
- The Briscoe Western Art Museum announced free locals day for 2022. San Antonio residents can experience the art of the West on the first Sunday of each month with the next one being February 6 — children under 12 and active-duty military, are always free. 🐂
Outdoor
- The San Antonio River Authority announced the launch of the River Basin Paddling Race Series. The competition calls for experienced paddling racers from all over to compete in four different events along the River Walk and extend to Goliad, TX. Those interested in participating can register on the website. 🛶
- Phil Hardberger Park is hosting a series of kid-friendly classes for free throughout the month of January. Growing Up Wild series is an educational program teaching children about the wonder of nature around them — registration is required. You can also take advantage of its virtual series of classes as well. 🌳
Cause
- Last month we informed our readers about the San Antonio Food Bank’s Tim Duncan 2.1 Holiday Challenge. The nonprofit took to Twitter to announce that they surpassed its goal of 2.1 million meals and were instead able to raise over six million meals for the community. You can donate to the SA Food Bank here. 🍎
Shop
- Support local at the 2nd annual Sustainable Market in the Alamo City. The event will take place on Fri., Jan. 21 from 6-10 p.m. at Brick at Blue Star. You can expect eco-friendly vendors, vegan eats + a sustainable fashion show. ♻️
Job
- Poetic Republic Coffee Company in Southtown is hiring enthusiastic baristas to add to its team. To apply you must have a positive attitude and a love for all things coffee. If you're interested, you can email your resume. ☕
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Dream, unity, and change are just a few of the inspiring words that you can find on the new 17-foot sculpture at Martin Luther King Park.
“Spheres of Reflection” was created by San Antonio Artist Kaldric Dow and pays homage to the representation of African American culture + the words written in speeches and writings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There will be a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at a later date but in the meantime, you can read more about this amazing work of art.
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